Activities & Excursions

During your time with us you will have ample opportunity to visit many places of interest and enjoy the wide range of activities the area has to offer. Whatever your interests, there really is so much to see and do on the Yorkshire coast. Below is just a selection of what you can get up to!

Stephen Joseph Theatre

Home to award-winning English playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn, the theatre boasts two auditoria: the Round and the McCarthy, which also doubles as a cinema. See the world premieres of Ayckbourn’s plays in Scarborough. Only Shakespeare has had more English language plays performed in the world!

www.sjt.uk.com

Scarborough Castle

It is said that King Richard III admired the views so much that he still wanders the battlements today! Discover the kings-eye coastal panoramas from this 12th century castle, over 3,000 years of history and exciting special events including the Imperial Roman Army, Cromwell, Warts & All and the Georgian Cricket Test Match!

Castle Howard

By far one of the country’s most impressive stately homes. The 18th century palace built by Vanbrugh is set in 1000 acres of parkland with lakes, fountains, statues, temples and craft centre. www.castlehoward.co.uk

Golf

Scarborough has two excellent golf courses situated on the beautiful Yorkshire coastline. In addition, the Championship Links course of Ganton, is just a few miles drive from Scarborough.

www.gantongolfclub.com

Plus much, much more!

• Walking, hiking and cycling in the picturesque countryside surrounding Scarborough, including the Cleveland Way, North York Moors National Park, the Yorkshire Wolds, and further afield, the Yorkshire Dales
• Explore miles of open beaches
• Tranquil parks and gardens
• Museums and art galleries
• Listen to the Scarborough Orchestra at the historic Scarborough Spa Grand Hall
• Fishing, boating, sailing
• Have a drink at a traditional English pub or eat fish and chips!
• Visit stately homes
• Scarborough Sea Life Centre and Marine Sanctuary: www.sealife.co.uk
• Captain Cook Memorial Museum: www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
• Staintondale Shire Horse Farm: www.horsemagic.co.uk

Fun Stuff!

Scarborough Kart 2000

Go-carting fun on a mini Grand Prix track!

Langdale 4x4 Forest Driving

Hurtle through the forest on quad motorbikes!

www.langdalequest.co.uk

Lightwater Valley Theme Park

All the usual big thrill fun rides and theme park attractions!

www.lightwatervalley.net

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo

More of the above but with animals too!

www.flamingoland.co.uk

Excursions

Scarborough's location allows for many great day trips and excursions to local places of interest. Including...

• The famous historic City of York
• The coastal resort of Whitby with its ancient abbey and connections with Captain Cook
• North York Moors National Park and Yorkshire Dales
• Dalby Forest
• Pretty villages such as Robin Hoods Bay and Thornton-le-Dale
• Market towns
• Stately homes and castles
• North York Moors Steam Railway